Large Orchestra Competitions & Call for pieces

Deadline: Wed 30 May 2018 - 17:00
The Hibernian Orchestra, Ireland’s leading voluntary orchestra, invites submissions to its second Composition Competition. The aim of the competition is to bring new works to the repertoire of high-standard amateur orchestras.

The overall winning composition will be performed in a public concert by the Orchestra in its 2018-19 Season. In addition a selection of runner-up composers will have the opportunity to work with the conductor and Orchestra in the rehearsal of their respective piece.

ADJUDICATION

A panel of adjudicators, to include the orchestra's Artistic Director and Artistic Co-ordinator, will read the entries and select the winners. Canvassing will result in disqualification. The judges' decisions will be final and no correspondence will be entered into between the adjudication panel and entrants. If an insufficient number of compositions of requisite quality are submitted, the adjudication panel reserves the right not to award some or all prizes.

SUBMISSION

Please submit an entry in the form of a pdf and mp3 / mp4 audio track (the file name of the pdf and audio file must not contain the entrant’s name), along with a separate document giving the composer's name and contact details via email to manager@thehibernianorchestra.ie

RULES & REGULATIONS: •Duration: 3-5 minutes
•Orchestration (to be drawn from a max of): 2 flutes (+picc opt), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, strings, harp, percussion – standard orchestral percussion – please consult the
orchestra manager in advance re percussion requirements. Pieces for smaller ensembles drawn from the above instrumentation are also welcome.
•Entries must be original, must not have previously been published, broadcast publicly, made available to a music publishing library or be subject to any agreement in relation to such publication. Entries must not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.
•If you are adjudicated to be a prize winner, you grant The Hibernian Orchestra a perpetual, irrevocable, non- exclusive and royalty-free right to perform, broadcast, and record your entry and to reproduce the score for such purposes.
•Where you go on to publish, broadcast or record your entry yourself or your entry is published, broadcast or recorded by a third party under licence, you further agree and will procure that the following inscription is included below the title: "Winner of the 2018 Hibernian Orchestra Composition Competition".
•Prize-winning composers are expected to attend rehearsals and the performance.
•The competition is open to composers born or normally resident in Ireland.
•Only one entry per individual is permitted.

The West Suburban Symphony, based in Hinsdale, Illinois, invites early‐career composers to submit an orchestral work to be considered for performance in the Symphony’s fall 2019 – summer 2020 season. The winning composer will receive a $500 prize.

Eligibility
The composer must be enrolled in at least one undergraduate or graduate‐level college course during the 2018‐19 academic year.

- Full conductor’s score for the composition, on paper, printed double‐sided and spiral bound
- Synthesized electronic recording of the composition, on CD or USB thumb drive
- Proof of composer’s current college enrollment as of December 31, 2018, on paper
- Photo and short biography of the composer, on CD or USB thumb drive

Schedule
-December 31, 2018, is the postmark deadline for submission of entries, via the U.S. Postal Service, to West Suburban Symphony, P.O. Box 565, Hinsdale, Illinois 60522
-By March 1, 2019, entrants will be notified of decision regarding their composition
-By August 1, 2019, winning composer must supply the Symphony with a complete set of orchestra parts, as PDFs on a CD or USB thumb drive after consultation with the Symphony’s music director
-Between September 2019 and July 2020, the West Suburban Symphony will perform the winning composition ‐‐ the $500 prize will be paid upon performance of the composition

Rights
Upon selection of the winning work, the Symphony and composer will enter into an agreement that stipulates the following regarding the composition:
-Composer owns the copyright
-West Suburban Symphony has rights of first performance, unlimited rights of future performances, ownership of a full set of parts, and rights to any concert recordings made
-If the Symphony records its performance of the work, it will provide a copy of the recording to the composer

Launched by the Vantaa Pops Orchestra last autumn, the Markku Johansson competition in composition and arrangement will close in four months. Compositions and arrangements for the full symphony orchestra may be lodged until 15 June 2018. This competition is unique even by international standards, and the expectations are high.

This international competition is open to everyone, and it will be judged by Jaakko Kuusisto (conductor and the chair of the jury), Hans Ek (conductor, Sweden), Antti Rissanen (renowned trombone player and a big band professional) as well as Markku Johansson, the honorary conductor of the Vantaa Pops Orchestra.

The finalists chosen by the jury will be performed in the final concert, conducted by Nick Davies, on 17 September 2018 in the home town of the Orchestra. The jury will also decide on how the prize money of 18 000 euros is divided between the two categories and the entries within them.

”The aim of this competition is to find new, high quality and recognisable light music for the full symphony orchestra, of the kind which orchestras around the world would like to include in their repertoire”, says Markku Johansson.

”This competition is unique in that there are two categories, it does not cost anything to participate and it provides an opportunity to try out ideas with a large orchestra without any limitations imposed from outside. The expectations have grown over the months: the significance of this unique competition may well punch above its weight”, Jussi Lampela, the competition secretary, observes.

Vantaa Pops Orchestra is the oldest symphony orchestra that plays popular music in Finland. Its players are among the top musicians in rock, classical music and jazz. Its principal conductor, Nick Davies, has worked with several well-known symphony orchestras around the world. The artistic partner of the Orchestra is Lauri Porra, a great-grandchild of Jean Sibelius, who has toured the world with the band Stratovarius.

The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) is pleased to announce its International Orchestral Composition Competition for student composers. This competition is dedicated to the promotion of Philippine folk music and was established in honor of FASO’s 10th anniversary. All participants must submit an original composition for full orchestra (no vocals) that incorporates a theme(s) from any Philippine folk song(s). The composition must be between 3 and 5 minutes.

A distinguished panel of judges will select a winner, who will be awarded a $1000 prize. The second place winner will receive a prize of $500. The winning piece will have its world premiere at FASO’s 10th anniversary concert in Los Angeles in November 2018.

Composition scores, demo recordings and application form are due July 31, 2018 at 11:55 p.m. PST. Demo recordings and composition scores should be submitted via email to pr@fasofoundation.org. See below for more details on submission logistics.
The following is a list of competition rules and requirements. The application form can found here and at the bottom of this page.

Rules and Requirements
• This international competition is open to composers of all nationalities registered in a college, university or film school as of 2018.
• Multiple composers may collaborate on one competition entry as long as each composer satisfies the previous requirement above.
• The composition may not have vocals.
• The composition should not have been commercially released, posted publicly on content-sharing websites (e.g., YouTube, SoundCloud, Vimeo etc.) or performed in public as of the deadline. A composition will not be accepted if it has won first prize in another competition(s). Compositions that originated as school projects or that have been performed in school recitals may be submitted.
• The composition must use standard symphonic orchestra instrumentation. For your reference, FASO has the following instrumentation: 2+picc, 2d1, 2+bass, 2 – 3, 3, 3, 1, timp, perc, hp, str.* You may include Philippine instruments (e.g., kulintang, angklung, rondalla instruments, etc.), but it is not required.
• The composition must incorporate theme(s) from any Philippine folk song(s). Clarification on what we mean: Of course, Philippine folk songs with established melodies already exist. The composition component in this competition is the arrangement of those melodies. There are many opportunities to be innovative and creative in the composition process. The composition may be in any style, genre or form. Some examples:
• A straightforward orchestration of a folk song melody
• Medley of themes
• Variations of a theme
• Mashup of multiple themes
• The composition’s score in PDF format and a demo recording in MP3 format must be emailed to pr@fasofoundation.org on the same day that the online application form is submitted. You may use one or a combination of the following for the demo recording: live instrument performance, MIDI mockup, synthesizer, playback from notation software (e.g., Finale, Sibelius etc.). Keep in mind that the quality of the demo recording will have no impact on the evaluation of the composition. The duration of the recording must be between 3 and 5 minutes.
• The participant must submit an application fee of $15. Fee payments can be made online on the application form. Credit card and PayPal are accepted.

Judging Criteria
A distinguished panel of judges will score and judge competition entries according to criteria provided below.

Creativity (40%)
Creative use of music composition elements including, but not limited to form, genre, groove/feel, melody, counterpoint, harmony, rhythm and textures.

Orchestration (40%)
• Instrument parts are in playable range and are readable for college-level and professional musicians
• Lines and harmonies are effectively orchestrated
• Effective use of dynamics and articulation
• Effective utilization of the orchestra families
• Effective focus, balance and separation between multiple layers

Impact (20%)
• The composition is identifiable as Philippine folk music in an orchestral setting
• All audiences can relate to the piece (via subjective assessment by the judges)
Questions? Email pr@fasofoundation.org.

Through our past editions we discovered more than 300 innovative works and many talented composers.

This new Call for Piano Recordings has been launched to discover piano recordings of new contemporary music and this is a great opportunity if you own piano recordings of your own compositions and would like to see it published.

We are looking for innovative ideas, original compositions, outstanding productions and anything able to shake tomorrow's music.

We hope to discover, promote and nurture the next wave of contemporary and current composers and performers who are going to forge and fashion tomorrow’s music world.

THE CALL
This Call for Piano Recordings competition is addressed to anyone regardless of age and country of residency, who owns piano recordings of her/his works and is interested in being featured in a release specially compiled to professionally and commercially promote new music, composers and performers.

The best-selected works will be featured in a top quality release and added to RMN Music catalogue. The fresh new album will be produced by RMN Classical and released worldwide through RMN Music. The release will be distributed on a high-quality edition on iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Spotify and many other stores and digital platforms. Optionally and based on demand there will be the possibility for physical distribution too. The release and the winning works will be also added to the Sound and Music Archive of the British Library which already hosts all RMN Music catalog.

The prize for the selected winners will also include high-quality design of the cover artwork, chart registration in the USA, the Uk, and Canada, licensing and copyright clearance and the composers will retain 100% of the copyright. Additionally, there will be the opportunity for synchronisation and licensing (tv and media) and optionally physical distribution and manufacturing of the album will be available (depending on demand).

THE PRIZE
Professional Production
Commercial release & worldwide distribution
British Library, Sound and Music Archive registration
High-quality design of the cover artwork
(check our catalogue for an overview of our editorial style)
Preparation of the promotional text
Share of the sales of the album
Keep 100% of the copyright

All of the following will be also part of the prize:

Option for synchronisation and licensing opportunities (tv and media)
Option for physical distribution and manufacturing of the album (depending on demand)
Licensing and Copyright Clearance
Full contracts and agreements with the winning composers and artists
Barcodes and ISRC codes
Chart registration (US, UK e Canada)
Promotion, Advertising and Press release coverage

GUIDELINES
Application is via the Application Form. Please read the following instructions to prepare the material.

ACCEPTED WORKS: Works for Piano only.
A link to a recording of your piano copmosition should be submitted together with the Music Score (in pdf file).
Both Live and Studio recordings are accepted.

Recordings of works for Duo, Trio etc… (chamber music) will not be accepted. Please consider submitting your recording of chamber music to our Call for Chamber Music Recordings.

If in doubt please Contact Us.

PLEASE SEND ONLY YOUR BEST WORK
The quality of the track submitted should be of the highest standard possible

Maximum duration: OPEN
There is no maximum duration. We recommend you submit short and medium length tracks (3 to 6 min in length).

ACCEPTED GENRE:
Contemporary music for piano solo only. Piano duos or 4 hands can be accepted too.
Other combinations of duo and trio with piano (like for eg. violin and piano, cello and piano, etc...) will not be accepted.
Computer realizations can be considered only if of the highest quality possible.

Age / Nationality:
There are no formal restrictions and anyone regardless of age and country of residency or citizenship can participate.

Other Limits:
There is no limit to the number of recordings that you can submit. Please note that we will tend to select only one work per composer. In some circumstances, we can decide to select more than one work (depending on quality of works and talent(s) )

Multi.movement Works:
Multi-movement works (sonata and similar forms) can be submitted and will count as 1 work. Eg: A three-movement sonata will count as 1 work.

Collection of works will not count as one work and application fee should be paid accordingly.
For eg. a collection of 3 works will count as 3 separate works and application fee should be paid three times.

Deadline:
March 25, 2018 (BST 11.59pm)

Application fee:
EARLY BIRD [Ends 04 March 2018 at midnight BST]: £44 - per work submitted

FULL PRICE: £64 - per work submitted

The application fee will be the only cost.
No other fees or costs will be due if the composer is selected.

WHAT TO SUBMIT:
Link to recording
Score
Notes about the work
Notes about the composer
Notes about performers

The Brazosport Symphony Orchestra (BSO), located in Lake Jackson, Texas, is sponsoring a competition for student and amateur composers.

PRIZE
The winner of the competition shall receive a cash prize of $500.00. Furthermore, the BSO will feature the winning composition in a public performance.

RULES
• Entries shall be original compositions between six and ten minutes duration.
• Each entry shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable payment of $10.00, payable to the Brazosport Symphony Orchestra. Payment via Paypal is acceptable.
• Entries must be postmarked, or sent via email, no later than August 30, 2018.
• Each application must include a completed entry form. The entry form is available upon request from :
philip_walker2682@sbcglobal.net
• The composition shall be orchestrated for performance by a full symphony orchestra.
• The composition shall not have been previously published. Additionally, the composition shall not have been performed at a concert where admission is charged. Previous performance at student recitals, faculty recitals, or other free events will not disqualify the composition.
• The winning composer shall provide a hardcopy of the score of the winning composition and the constituent parts to the BSO following notification of the judges’ decision, but before the actual award is made to the composer. Individual parts should also be sent to the BSO in pdf format.
• The winning composer shall grant a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-expiring royalty-free copyright license to the BSO for use of the winning composition. The BSO reserves the right to use the winning composition to promote the BSO including live and recorded performances.
• For the purposes of this competition:

- A student composer is defined as one currently enrolled in an educational institution.
- An amateur composer is defined as one who is not employed solely as a composer. Music teachers, band or orchestra directors, performers, copyists, etc. are considered amateur composers.
- A symphony orchestra is defined as having the normal complement of strings, with full woodwinds (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon), full brass (French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba), percussion, and others as needed.

JUDGING
Criteria for judging are musicianship and suitability for performance.

ENTRY FORMAT
• Submit the score in pdf format.
• Submit the recording in mp3 format.
• The composer’s name must not appear on the score. To ensure impartiality, use only a pseudonym.

Associazione Ensemble Serenissima of Sacile (PN) - Italy, in collaboration with Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia publishing house, announces the second edition of the International Competition of Composition "III INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION PRIZE – SEM 2018”. The winning composition will be receive a cash prize, it will be performed by the FVG International Music Meeting Orchestra during the final orchestra concert, which will take place in July 2018 and it will be published by Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia publishing house.

Art.2 – CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPETITION SCORES
The submitted composition, must be unreleased for orchestra without soloists, unpublished and never performed before in public concerts, radio or television nor awarded in any other composition competitions. They must involve the following instruments, that can be totally or partially used:
n° 2 flute (also piccolo);
n° 2 oboe;
n° 2 clarinet;
n° 2 bassoon;
n° 2 horn;
n° 2 trumpet;
tympani;
strings;
PA System is not permitted. The duration of the composition must range from 4 (four) to 7 (seven) minutes and it has to be precisely reported on the score. Every score that will not respect the aforesaid indications will not be taken into consideration.

Art.3 – CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
The scores and all documents listed in art.5, must be sent exclusively by email and must be received no later than by midnight of the 10th May 2018 (computer's time and date will be proof of dispatch) to the email address:
internationalcompositionprize@gmail.com specifying with regard to “III International Composition Prize SEM 2018”.
It can be sent via: wetransfer.com.

Art.4 – RULES FOT APPLYING
The candidates to take part in the competition must pay a registration fee (non-refundable) of Euros 35 by bank transfer.
The IBAN number is: IT52T0835664990000000010900 - BCC Pordenonese filiale di Sacile.
BIC/SWIFT: ICRAITR19WI
Headed to: Associazione Ensemble Serenissima
Viale Zancanaro, 10
33077 Sacile (PN) – Italy
specifying III International Composition Prize SEM 2018.
Every composer can also participate with more than one composition, but each one has to be sent with a separate application form and the relative registration fee.

Art.5 – CONDITIONS OF FORWARDING DOCUMENTS
The documents necessary to register must be sent via e-mail and include:
1)Completely filled out application form and duly signed (JPG or PDF format) containing candidate’s statement which assures that the presented composition has never been published, rewarded in other competitions, broadcasted, registered for commercial purp0
0oses, spread on the web or performed in public concerts and authorization for the work performance, publication, recording and circulation.
2)Payment receipt of the registration fee (JPG or PDF format).
3)Score in File Finale or Sibelius* and in PDF form. All participants must present complete scores, printed with software and completely legible, otherwise the composition will be excluded by the unequivocal decision of the commission.
*Any use of other music notation software can be granted after explicit and reasoned request to the Secretary of the Competition.
4)Photocopy of identity card or passport (JPG or PDF format).
5)Photo of the candidate for press use (JPG or PDF format).
6)Curriculum vitae, in Italian or in English and duly signed (PDF format).
7)Midi simulation in MP3 format, which will represent a mere support to the Jury decision that will be in any case based on the score itself
Upon completion, as an option, participants can also send a little description of the presented opera, in Italian or in English (PDF).
Results of the contest will be declared by 10th June 2018. The contest winner (and/or the author of a score indicated for Honorable Mention) must realize and send, always by email, all parts of the individual instruments in the same program is used to write the score and also in PDF format by the deadline of 30th June 2018.
If, for any reason, the contest winner (and/or the author of a score indicated for Honorable Mention) not respect this deadline (or the material is incomplete or graphically inconsistent with a professional use) will lose the premium amount and/or execution and publication of the score.

Art.6 – JURY PANEL
The panel, chaired by Maestro Daniele Zanettovich, will be made up of distinguished, international names from the world of music and contemporary composition. The composition of the jury will be announced after the deadline for participation.
The decisions of the jury are unquestionable and unappealable.
It is possible that the committee will not award the prize if none of the works deserves it. The committee will be able, with an unquestionable decision, to indicate one or more Honorable Mention.
Any juror having or having had a relative (within the fourth kinship degree) or private teaching relationship with a participant during the two years preceding the competition must disclose such relationship and shall abstain from voting on that participant’s performance.

Art.7 - AWARDS
The contest winner will receive:
- Euro two thousand five hundred (€ 2.500), gross of taxes (the Prize may be divided between more than one participants);
- the performance of the score during the final orchestra concert which will close the 22nd edition of the FVG International Music Meeting 2018;
- audio/ video recording of the composition that will be included in the Festival’s live CD and DVD;
- published* by Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia publishing house.
*Those who are bound by an exclusive contract with a publishing house must attach a special waiver.
The compositions that will not win but that will be considered worthy by the Jury Panel would be performed during the final orchestra concert which will close the 22nd edition of the FVG International Music Meeting 2018. They would also be recorded (audio and video) and included in the Meeting’s live CD and DVD.
After the results of the competition have been published on the association website (www.ensembleserenissima.com), the winners will be notified by email.

Art.8 – GENERAL CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY
Nothing will be due by the Organization of the competition for the complete orchestral parts and their use in occasions related to the event. The composer of the winning work agrees to the work’s recording (television, radio and audio) and to its posting on websites, without any extra cost to the Associazione Ensemble Serenissima. The Association will have the ownership of the materials, it being understood that the author will keep the copyright. So the Association may use it also in olther concerts - sponsered by the Association - free of charge.
Under the Law 196/2003, we inform you that personal data provided by participants will be used solely for the purposes of the competition.

Art.9 - RESPONSABILITY
Associazione Ensemble Serenissima disclaims any liability in case of failure or incorrect reception of registration documents caused by their transmission via any means and for any reason. Within the limits of its ability, the Organization will try to inform each candidate should the documentation be incomplete or illegible.
The organization disclaims any liability in the event of a breach of copyright by competitors.

Art.11 - LEGAL NOTICE
The Organization reserves the right to change due dates and regulations at any time by giving anyway communication on the website www.ensembleserenissima.com.
In the event of claims or dispute the only legal valid document is the present notice of competition in Italian, composed of 11 articles. The Court of Pordenone will have exclusive competence.

COMPETITION REGULATIONS
1. The competition is open to composers of all ages and nationalities
2. More than one score per composer is permitted
3. All submitted works must have been composed after December 31st 2011. and not awarded a prize in any other competition
4. It is possible to submit works previously performed, but not already published or professionally recorded for commercial use.

GENRE
1. Composition for Croatian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra. Use of tape or live electronics is not permitted.
2. Use of tape or live electronics is not permitted
3. Orchestration: (Flute(2), Oboa(2), Clarinet(2), Basoon(2), Horn(2), Trumpet(2),Timpani, Strings
4. Duration: Up to 15 minutes

PRIZES
The First Prize – 2500€ (brutto-including taxes) and the concert performance by Croatian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra on Samobor Music Festival – September 28th 2018.

In Longy’s Divergent Studio summer program, soloists, ensembles, and composers engage in a whirlwind week of performance, composition, and collaboration. Along with daily coaching and concerts, all members of the program participate in workshops focused on the working relationships between performers and composers as well as interdisciplinary creative activities. Collaboration and cooperation are at the heart of Longy’s curriculum, and in this program participants have many opportunities to learn and grow together.

Ensembles and Performers
Both pre-formed ensembles and individual performers have the option of studying contemporary chamber works with loadbang or chamber music masterworks with the Neave Trio.

Composers
Work closely with Longy’s composition faculty and craft pieces for both fellow students as well as members of loadbang and Neave Trio. Work together to bring these fresh creations to life and hear your music performed live.

Longy's Divergent Composition Workshop offers a unique experience which enables participants to work closely with world-class faculty composers as well as collaborate with loadbang and the Neave Trio. This week-long chamber music intensive offers opportunities to have your music performed live by Divergent students and faculty.

Program highlights:
• Each composer will be assigned an ensemble consisting of members of loadbang and the Neave Trio
• Compose pieces in collaboration with other Divergent Studio participants
• Coaching with Divergent faculty
• Composition lessons/small group masterclasses with Divergent Composition faculty
• Daily workshops covering both analytical and compositional topics
• Workshops and social events with loadbang Contemporary Chamber Connection and Neave Trio Next Generation Chamber Exchange participants

TUITION

Early Registration Fee (April 23rd, 2018): $700

Regular Registration (May 2nd, 2018): $750

Current Longy Student Registration Fee: $350

Limited Scholarships Available. Scholarship applications will be sent with acceptance notification.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Students who need accommodations may stay in the dorms at Lesley University, which is approximately a 5-minute walk from Longy. According to demand housing can be arranged at Lesley University. Learn more

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions regarding the institute or how to apply, please contact:

Modern compositions for solo classical guitar, duration 3 to 5 minutes. The competition is open to composers of all ages and nationalities. Unpublished works & works that have been performed previously and won competitions in the past may be submitted.

Description: Modern compositions for solo classical guitar, duration 3 to 5 minutes. The competition is open to composers of all ages and nationalities. The selection criteria are musical and no extra-musical parameters such as gender, level of difficulty, nationality and age quotas etc. will be taken into account. The only examined quality will be the text itself. Unpublished works & works that have been performed previously and won competitions in the past may be submitted.

Registration fee: The registration fee is €45,00 per work / submission, paid through bank account transfer or PayPal.
EUROBANK GREECE (ERBKGRAA) ΙΒΑΝ: GR3402603280000950101210083
PayPal: www.paypal.me/DANOUSANART
(In the grounds, provide name and deposit reason). All transfer and bank charges will be covered by the applicants.

Submissions: Submissions are to be made until Saturday March 31st, 2018 electronically to info@an-art.com including at the same email:
i. An unmarked and unnamed PDF (sheet music) of a work (composition) for solo classical guitar, duration 3 to 5 minutes.
ii. A separate file (PDF, RAR, ZIP etc.) with a printout of the registration payment (fee payment receipt), the details of the composer (name, age, address, telephone, email, etc), a bio (biografical notes), a good foto of the composer, title and a text for their submitted work.

Committee - selection: The committee will consist of distinguished guitarists and composers. Will meet in April 2018 and will select by voting up to four (4) works based on their musical quality rather than the degree of difficulty or other criteria. The committee's decision is final.

Prizes:
The prize winning works (up to 4) will receive:
1. An official diploma.
2. Audio & video recording by the distinguished guitarist and composer Smaro Gregoriadou, in a high quality AN ART ARTISTRY's production.
3. The recordings will be uploaded and presented at AN ART ARTISTRY's YOUTUBE channel, sites, social media pages, newsletters etc.
4. A page in www.an-art.com site will be created for each one of the winning works - composers with a presentation of the works.

The honorable mention works (up to 4) will receive:
1. An official diploma.
2. A page in www.an-art.com site will be created for each one of the honorable mention works - composers.

The Organizing Committee of the International competition "Young virtuosos” and the "Young virtuosos” Foundation are proud to announce its 2018 edition in the categories Chamber Music and Composition. The competition will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 16 to 22 April 2018 for the category Chamber Music and from 8 to 12 October 2018 for the category Composition

With a special decision of the organizers since 2018 the composition contest will bear the name of the famous Bulgarian composer Acad. Marin Goleminov.

I. General Conditions

1. The competition is addressed to young performers and composers from all nationalities, specialties and age groups as specified in point 2 of the General Conditions.

2. The competition is held in the following age groups and categories:

2.1. Categories:
Chamber music and Composition

2.2. Age groups

Chamber music
Group I - up to 19 years – average age of the ensemble.
Group II - up to 31 years – average age of theensemble.

Composition
Up to 35 years of age – born after 1.01.1983

II. Registration
1. The registration for participation in the competition is done only by Application Form. The application forms for all disciplines must arrive IN A ELECTRONICAL WAY no later than:

B. For the category Composition - MONDAY, 1st OCTOBER 2018

2. The application forms are available on the website of the “Young Virtuosos 2018” International Competition 2018”.

3. The application forms for the categorie Composition must be accompanied by the following documents:
- a document certifying the age of the participant;
- two artistic photos (.jpg, 800 x 500);
- a short artistic biography of the participant;
- a receipt of paid Registration fee of 30 (thirty) EURO for each submitted work;
- PDF file of one or more works written in the last five years;

4. The candidates must pay the fee on the cash-desk of the Competition or via Bank transfer to the following bank account:

5. Registration fee deposited by an absent participants or candidate who doesn’t meet the conditions for participation is not refundable.
6. All candidates who will pay the Registration fee on the cash-desk of the Competition must add to the application documents the Declaration Model 1.
7. Late registration or the lack of any of the required documents will make the application void.
III. REPERTOIRE

INTERNATIONAL COMPOSERS COMPETITION "MARIN GOLEMINOV"
Up to 35 years of age – born after 1.01.1983
One or more works for solo instrument or chamber ensemble up to 5 performers written in the last five years.
The works must be sent exclusively in a PDF file by e-mail to the secretary of the competition at
composition@yvcompetition.org
and
young_virtuosos@abv.bg
no later than MONDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2018.

IV. COMPETITION PROGRAMME, JURY, PRIZES

1. The work of the Jury is organized through Formal written regulations made by the Organizing committee according to
the Quality Standards of the European Union of Music Competitions for Youth (EMCY).
1.1. The order of performers will be defined by draw of lots.
1.2. Competitors missing their order of performance will be disqualified.
1.3. Special international jury formed by prominent musicians and composers will be elected for each category.
1.3.1. The International jury consists of recognized experts in the discipline, instrument or family group of instruments of the competition held.
1.3.2. The International jury of each one category is no less than 5 jury members.
1.3.3. At least 3 jury members must be without students participating at the competition.
1.3.4. The International jury must be summoned from different institutions and different countries of the world.
1.3.5. The jury members are independent of one another and take decision with a secret ballot.
1.3.6. Jury members shall not vote for competitors who are related to them or who have been studying with them in the 12 months preceding the competition.
1.3.7. Jury members should not discuss the participants prior to the end of the voting process.
1.3.8. The voting must be in a written and signed form.
1.3.9. At all the rounds the competitors will be assessed according to a points system from 1 to 25 points.
1.3.10. Only competitors, who are awarded 18 points (average grade) or more, proceed to the next round.
1.3.11. Special Secretary appointed by the Organizing Committee will provide the anonymity of the participants in category Composition. Only the Special secretary has the right to reveal and announce to the Jury members the names of the winning composers.
1.4. The prizes awarded by the Competition jury in each category will be based on the performance in the stages of the competition.
1.5. The decisions of the Competition jury are final and no contestation will be accepted.
1.6. Three prizes and a laureate diploma will be awarded in all age groups in each subject of the Competition.
1.7. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to give additional prizes to each category, after decision of the international jury.
1.8. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to give special prizes to each category or for all the competition, awarded by the constitutor, or by particularly indicated by him/her representative or body.

PRIZES
PRIZE FUND

COMPOSITION
Up to 35 years of age – born after 1.01.1983
1st prize 4000 BGN,
2nd prize 3000 BGN,
3rd prize 2000 BGN,

V. ACCOMMODATION
6.1. The Organisational Committee provides hotel reservations –(70 BGN per day) if requested by the participants. 50% of the accommodation price must be paid with the registration fee. The bank receipt must be enclosed with the registration documents. (1 Euro= 1,96 BGN).
More accomodation information
For contacts: youngvirtuosos@danteatravel.com

VI. Application Form
7.1. The Application Form and all the supporting documents must be sent to the Organisational Committee of the Competition in ONLY by E-mail:

FOR THE CATEGORY COMPOSITION on E-mail: composition@yvcompetition.org and young_virtuosos@abv.bg no later then MONDAY, 1st OCTOBER 2018

7.2.The Application forms are available on the website of the “Young Virtuosos” Competition.

VII. Final Decree

8.1. All recording rights to the performances from the final Laureate Concert are sole property of the International Competition
“Young Virtuosos”.
8.2. Participation in the competition will be taken to mean acknowledging the above set of rules.
8.3.The Bulgarian text of the rules is definitive.

TOFARM through the Banaue Rice Terraces Restoration Project is calling for submission of orchestra music inspired by BANAUE (Philippines) - its people, traditions, landscapes, unique rituals and dances.
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The selected composers are required to attend/participate as Composer-Fellows in the BANAUE MUSIC COMPOSITION IMMERSION PROGRAM.
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OBJECTIVE: To write and submit Banaue-inspired symphonic works for concerts and possible inclusion in future projects of TOFARM and Banaue Rice Terraces Restoration Project.
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The original work must be written and intended for the 2018 Banaue International Music Composition Competition.
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GUIDELINES
1 The competition is open to all composers. There are no age and nationality restrictions; however, applicants should be at least at the early stages of their professional careers.
2 Composer may submit only one (1) symphony orchestra composition, single or multi-movement, for consideration. Musical arrangements of existing materials are not allowed.
3 Duration of the work is between 10 to 15 minutes.
4 Instrumentation cannot exceed the following orchestra configuration:
◦ 3 Flutes (3rd also Piccolo); 2 Oboes (2nd also English Horn)
◦ 2 Bb Clarinets (2nd also Bass Clarinet); 2 Bassoons
◦ 4 Horns; 3 Trumpets; 2 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombones; Tuba
◦ 4 Percussions ( 4 Timpanis, Bass and Snare drums, Tom-toms, Tam-tam, Cymbals,
◦ Xylophone, Glockenspiel, and other available small handheld percussion instruments
◦ Piano [For sub-urban set-up, electric or digital piano will be used.]
◦ Violin 1 (12); Violin 2 (10); Viola (8); Violoncello (6); Contrabass (4)
◦ Traditional instruments / musicians / performers may be added if, after the Immersion Program, the need is realized.
5 The quality of the composition-entry submitted is the foremost basis of evaluation. It is in the best interest of the composer that the submitted score is clear and accurate, and the ideal representation of his/her work.
6 The composition entry shall never be submitted to any other competition, music institution and performance organization for the duration of the 2018

BANAUE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPOSITION COMPETITION. If selected as one of the winners, the work shall never be submitted in any competition of the same nature.

The Greater Bridgeport Symphony announces a national competition for innovative composers of orchestral music. The winner may premiere his or her composition during a concert conducted by the Symphony’s dynamic maestro, Eric Jacobsen, during the 2018-2019 GBS season at the Klein Auditorium in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This competition embraces Maestro Jacobsen’s goal of premiering new works, and his vision of bringing orchestral music to a new generation of fans.

Application and Digital Submission Deadline: Friday, April 27, 2018

Finalists: Notified by June 29, 2018

Three finalists will be chosen to have their works rehearsed by the orchestra. Each finalist is eligible for up to $250 in travel reimbursement to attend a reading rehearsal.

Your entry is now invited to the CSO Young Composers' Competition for 2018.
The aim is to encourage young musicians to compose works for full symphony orchestra.

The winning composition will be played by CSO as part of the programme for their public concert in Cheltenham Town Hall on 20th October 2018. A recording will be made and given to the winner.

Rules and requirements
You
1 must be born or normally resident in the United Kingdom;
(This notice is initially being circulated in Gloucestershire and surrounding counties, but recipients are free to forward it to others.)
2 must be aged under 19 on 1st September 2018;
3 must not have been on any Higher Education course before September 2018.

Your work 4
-should be written for orchestral ensemble (woodwind, brass, strings, timpani)
up to a maximum of 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons,
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, strings, timpani;
-must be original, and must not have been published or broadcast publically.

Adjudication

Results
-with an entry fee of £15 payable to Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra; 10 must be received by secretary@cheltenhamsymphonyorchestra.info
-postal address: 1 Moorend Grove, Cheltenham GL53 0EX by 30th April 2018; all entries will be acknowledged.
-will be completed by 30th June 2018.
-will be announced on the CSO website, and sent to all entrants, in July 2018. is required to produce a full set of parts by 31st August 2018;
should last between 4 and 5 minutes;

Your entry
-must include a separate document with your name and contact details;
- must also include a certificate of authentication, as for A level exams, together
must be submitted in the form of a pdf and mp3/mp4 audio track;

The Winner
-is expected to attend the final rehearsal and concert, on 20th October 2018
-may also attend other rehearsals of their work.

The Winner also
-grants Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive and royalty-free right to perform, broadcast and record your entry and to reproduce the score for such purposes; and,

Runners-up
-where your entry is subsequently published, broadcast or recorded by yourself or a third party under licence, you will agree and procure that included below the title will be the following inscription: "Winner of the 2018 Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra Young Composers' Competition"

The first and second runners-up may ask for their works to be played by the orchestra at a Thursday evening rehearsal on dates to be agreed with each composer; a full set of parts will have to be provided two months in advance.

For further enquiries, please contact
-secretary@cheltenhamsymphonyorchestra.info

Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra wishes all entrants the best of luck and the finest of ideas.

New Works Initiative
The College Light Opera Company is seeking submissions for its 2018 New Works Initiative as part of its 50th jubilee celebrations. The winning one-act piece will be selected by a committee of judges. The winner of this competition will be awarded a prize of $2,000 and production of the new work as part of the 2018 festival season. The prize and production are contingent on the composer and librettist agreeing to the terms of the agreement. The CLOC New Works Initiative is intended to support emerging composer-lyricist teams.

Competition Rules
There is no entry fee. Please follow these guidelines in preparing your manuscript:

1. This contest is restricted to music-theatre works written in the English language.
2. Each composer and lyricist team may submit only one piece.
3. Submissions must be original, unpublished one-act operettas or music-theatre works written in English. Translations, and children’s operas are not accepted.
4. Works that have been professionally produced, published or had a workshop, concert or non-professional production are not eligible.
5. Works may not be under option, commissioned, or scheduled for professional production or publication at the time of submission.
6. Works must be submitted digitally in PDF format as well as using MIDI or equivalent format.
7. Works must utilize the full CLOC orchestra: 1 flute (doubles piccolo), 1 oboe (doubles english horn), 2 clarinets (doubles E-flat and/or bass clarinet), 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1percussion (drum set, timpani, etc.), 4 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 double bass, possible piano (note: we are an acoustic house and do not normally use synthesizers)
8. Works must utilize the full CLOC ensemble of 16 women and 16 men, include a solid balance of male and female roles and provide a strong and active role for the chorus. All principals must be drawn from this group of performers.
9. Works must not exceed 60 minutes in length and should be an appropriate piece to be used as a curtain-raiser for a Gilbert and Sullivan or other English light operetta.
10. The CLOC New Works Initiative reserves the right to reject any manuscript for any reason.

The BSO committee is seeking a new work for full orchestra to celebrate our 100th anniversary. (Works previously performed in concert will not be considered.) The adjudicator will be Professor Robert Saxton, whose decision will be final. He will choose the winners from the top three finalists, as voted on by the orchestra.

The winner, who must be a UK resident, will receive £1500. The winning work will receive its first public performance in our 2018-2019 season (concert planned for March 2019). The second prize will be £500. The committee reserves the right to select additional works for performance and may assign additional prize money for this purpose.

The work must be ‘celebratory’ in nature, no longer than 12 minutes in duration and composed for symphony orchestra including triple wind (with normal doublings available). Please limit percussion to a maximum of three players, and check with us at the email address below before including unusual instruments, electronics etc. For level of difficulty, composers should be guided by excerpts on our website.

Scores must be submitted by 24th March 2018. Electronic realisations may be appended. Shortlisted works will require parts prepared and printed for a workshop in June 2018. The recording made of each of the finalist’s works at the end of the event will be sent to the finalists, but the rights will remain with the Bromley Symphony Orchestra. At the workshop final, our playing members will vote on the shortlisted works, so it is crucial that parts be prepared to a high standard, including rehearsal marks and/or bar numbers. The works will be judged on musical merit as well as on practicality of performance. They will all be conducted on the day by our conductor, Adrian Brown.

Scores may be submitted from our contact form, by email (PDF attachment) to competition (at) bromleysymphony.org or by post to PO Box 1065, Bromley BR1 9QD.

Please include contact details (name, email and phone number), a brief biography and a programme note for your work. However, personal details must not appear on the score or parts, as the works will be judged anonymously.

Eligibility
Composers who fall under at least ONE of the following categories are eligible to apply:

(a) Composers under 40
(b) Composers of any age who are not regularly commissioned by ensembles of national or international prominence

Application Materials
For each piece, submit:

Score (PDF)
Recording (MP3) — some exceptions possible; please see our FAQ.
A bio (suitable for printing in a concert program) and resume/CV
There is no fee to apply.

Please note that this call is rolling. We’ll select pieces from the general call as needed, depending both on our interest in the piece and the logistical demands of the concert for which we’re programming.